Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam
Over 2 million Muslims from around the world are beginning the five-day hajj pilgrimage on Sunday. They will circle Islam’s most sacred site, the cube-shaped Kaaba in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca, and take part in a series of rituals intended to bring about greater humility and unity among Muslims.
Here’s a look at the pilgrimage and what it means for Muslims:
___WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE HAJJ? The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform it once in their lifetime.
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